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A smartphone is a portable computer that fits in your pocket. It lets you make phone calls and send text messages, like a regular cell phone. But a smartphone can also connect to the internet, play games, and run apps. Find out how smartphones developed, how they work, and how people use them.

Robotics brings together computer programming, science, and engineering. It's the branch of science that builds robots and programs them to perform tasks. Robots often do jobs that are too dangerous, difficult, or repetitive for people to do. Find out how robots have developed, how they work, and how people use them.

The Internet is a huge network that connects computers all across the world. It's used by billions of people. People use it to look up websites, send emails, and share photos and videos. Find out what the Internet is, how it works, and how to stay safe when using it.

Computers come in all shapes and sizes, and carry out a wide range of tasks. Large computers predict the weather and direct aircraft. Desk computers are common in offices and in schools. And smartphones and tablets are computers we carry around with us. Find out what computers are, how they work, and how people use them.

Computers can carry out a lot of tasks, but they need instructions. Computer programming is the process of telling a computer what to do. The instructions are called programs and are written in code, which are the letters and numbers that make up the instructions. Find out about codes and programs, the people who write them, and how computers follow them.

Artificial intelligence is the ability of computers to think and learn. It's the science behind self-driving cars and voice assistants, such as Siri and Alexa. And it's also used in healthcare and industry. Find out what artificial intelligence is, the different areas of STEM behind it, and how it might be used in the future.

Animal rights activists all around the world are working to end animal suffering. They campaign for laws to protect animal welfare. They work to stop the use of animals in tests for medicines and cosmetics, factory farming, and the use of fur. Many stop eating meat and using animal products. All agree that animals deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Could you be one of them? Read this book to find out how to be an animal rights activist.

"Meet some of the planet's smallest mammals, from mice and rats to cheeky hamsters and fluffy chinchillas"--Provided by publilsher.

"Meet some of the small reptiles that make great pets, from speedy geckos to slow-moving tortoises and slinky snakes"--Provided by publilsher.

"Meet some of the most cute, affectionate bunnies, from playful Himalayans to furry Jersey Woolys and floppy-eared Holland Lops"--Back cover.

"Meet some of the most stunning aquarium fish, from fancy goldfish to fan-tailed guppies and shining neon tetras"--

"Meet some of the most friendly hounds, from faithful labrador retrievers to energetic boxers and cuddly cockapoos"--Back cover.

"Meet some of the most appealing social cats, from fluffy Ragdolls to active Abyssinians and noble Siamese"--Back cover.

"Almost everything we do makes some kind of waste. Find out what happens to out waste, how it is harming the environment, and what we can do help solve the problem"--

An introduction to pollution and its causes, why it damages the planet, and what we can do to stop it.

"Natural resources are produced by the environment. Find out why natural resources are important to all living things and how we can stop then being wasted"--Back cover.

"An introduction to different types of energy, why they are important, why traditional energy sources are harming the planet, and what we can do to change that." --

"Earth's climate is changing and human activities are the cause. Find out how climate change affects the environment and what and what we can do to help the planet"--Back cover.

"Earth is home to a huge range of plants and animals. This rich mixture is biodiversity. Find out why it is important for the planet, why it is under threat, and what we can do to help"--Back cover.